Overview

Glandora prostrata 'Tidepool Sky Blue' is a matforming shrubs in the genus Glandora, part of the Boraginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Glandora prostrata 'Tidepool Sky Blue' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance and banks and slopes.

About

Glandora prostrata 'Tidepool Sky Blue' is an evergreen, matforming shrub from the borage family, known for its dense, hairy foliage and five-lobed, funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar produces striking blue flowers arranged in cymes during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils such as loam or sand, with a preference for acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including rock gardens, patios, and informal or Mediterranean-style gardens, making it a versatile choice for exposed or sheltered sites.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Glandora

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Glandora prostrata 'Tidepool Sky Blue' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs, Alpine Rockery

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Glandora prostrata 'Tidepool Sky Blue'

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions